Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns £7,169 more per year (20% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£42,751£35,582+£7,169
Mean Annual£45,198£37,877+£7,321
Monthly£3,563£2,965+£598
Weekly£822£684+£138
Hourly£20.55£17.11+£3.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£27,760£24,483
25th£32,451£29,325
50th (Median)£42,751£35,582
75th£53,625£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
A Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is £42,751, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £7,169 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £7,169 per year. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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